SKINCARE FOR PIGMENTATION AND DARK SPOTS

Having an even skin tone is a highly sought-after characteristic, one that helps keep your complexion looking smoother, brighter and healthier. Uneven skin tone is a complicated skin concern because there are many different possible causes including acne-prone skin, sun exposure and more.

For wider skin health alongside the look and feel of skin, it’s important to understand what causes age spots and how to address them. To solve queries about this common skin symptom including ‘what are liver spots?’ and the difference between age spots and liver spots on face, we’ve compiled a simplified guide.

Uneven skin tone occurs because of external and biological triggers like UV radiation and scarring. The resulting discolouration often presents as brown or black spots on face, shoulders, chest and back, and become more commonplace as we age.

Read our guide on the benefits of Niacinamide for hyperpigmentation to best understand how to use this skincare ingredient for anti-dark spot benefits.

Hyperpigmentation refers to a broad array of skin concerns affecting the pigmentation (its colour) of the skin in the form of spots, dark patches and uneven skin tone, either long-lasting or appearing over time. While not always the product of a skin condition, hyperpigmentation can affect the overall appearance of the skin and be frustrating to conceal.